What is a prototype?

A prototype is a preliminary model of something. Projects that offer physical products need to show backers documentation of a working prototype. This gallery features photos, videos, and other visual documentation that will give backers a sense of what’s been accomplished so far and what’s left to do. Though the development process can vary for each project, these are the stages we typically see:

Proof of Concept

Explorations that test ideas and functionality.

Functional Prototype

Demonstrates the functionality of the final product, but looks different.

Appearance Prototype

Looks like the final product, but is not functional.

Design Prototype

Appearance and function match the final product, but is made with different manufacturing methods.

Production Prototype

Appearance, function, and manufacturing methods match the final product.

Prototype Gallery

These photos and videos provide a detailed look at this project’s development.

The solution for the mobile generation Your smartphone battery gives up during the day and there’s no socket or cable available? Our solution: the smart wallet poqit. The first wallet that doesn’t just hold your money and cards but will charge your mobile devices cordlessly thanks to its integrated battery. A special shielding (smart fabric in the lining) protects your cards from data theft. Furthermore, poqit puts an end to the endless search for your wallet as a free app connects it to your mobile phone and alerts you when the distance between both items grows too far.

High-quality and stylish The poqit wallet combines maximal functionality, modern design and premium workmanship. We are proud to present BREE, the premium manufacturer of bags and accessories, as partner for our product „designed in Germany“. BREE products meet the most demanding expectations in these times of high mobility. The company has already received more than 100 prestigious design awards for its products.

Classic outside, high-tech inside Only materials of the highest quality are considered for our production. For poqit we use premium leather, offering a pleasing look and feel as well as superior durability. The inside of the wallet offers a notable detail: a special smart fabric, protecting your card from data theft, the so-called RFID-skimming.
Additionally, the wallet offers a pull-strap for fast access to the most frequently used card.

Integrated powerhouse Thanks to poqit you always carry your power bank with you. The little charger sits unobtrusive and safe in your wallet and its capacity of 2500mAh is powerful enough to charge e.g. an IPhone 7 completely.

Cordless charging No more cable clutter! The integrated charger applies Qi-technology, a proprietary standard of the Wireless Power Consortium. Qi uses electromagnetic induction to transmit energy cordlessly over short distances. So just put your smartphone on your wallet and off you go.

RFID-Skimming-ProtectionMany of our cards like ID- or credit-cards contain RFID-chips on which personal data is stored. This data could be read or manipulated through radio technology (RFID-skimming) and you would never be aware of it. The special high-tech fabric used in the lining of poqit protects your cards from data theft and manipulation. So, no worries when you pay your shopping with cards.

Searching for your wallet – a thing of the past The free poqit.app connects your wallet with your smartphone. Should you forget your poqit, you immediately receive a message on your phone. Thanks to Bluetooth and an alarm signal you can find poqit even in the biggest chaos. The reverse is also true: if you misplaced your smartphone, you just press a button on the wallet and your phone rings.

Cordless power supply Your poqit needs a charge? Just position it on the base station to recharge it cordlessly. In a short time poqit is ready to go again. Select a convenient spot for the base and connect it to a socket.

Your phone is not Qi-enabled yet?With the unobtrusive Qi-adapter (Micro-USB, Lightning, USB-C) or the Qi-compatible smartphone case you can easily get your phone ready for this new technology. Just connect and go.

Independent, sustainable, smart

The brains behind the poqit idea are three friends from Berlin, Timo Golomski, Martin Volmerding and Marko Berndt, who are looking for solutions to the daily challenges of their generation using their technical knowledge and feeling for trends.

Timo Golomski (29, M.Eng Mechatronics) is in charge of the development of electronics and hardware. His electronics expertise is indispensable in the development and layout of the circuit boards (PCB). Also he is responsible for reporting and finance.

Martin Volmerding (30, M.Eng Telematics) handles the development of the product’s software in his role as software-engineer of the company. Next to the programming of the PCB’s microcontroller and the app, he is responsible for the development of the online-shop, which will go online in November.

Marko Berndt (28, M.A. Business Communication Management) has a master degree in business communications. He takes care of the business management tasks of the company. He is specialized in marketing and design, allowing him to take care of these areas for poqit.

A good idea demands perfect execution or it’s worthless. So, we used the last two years to develop poqit to the point that you will love it and we can be proud of it. This sounds so easy but it is highly complex. To achieve a smooth working of the „heart “of our product – a multilayered system of currents, magnetic fields and radio signals – demanded a lot of research and finetuning. Furthermore, poqit combines the very diverging areas of technology and fashion, thus sadly we can’t completely exclude possible technical or time problems e.g. during the certification process. A further challenge is the transition from the prototype stage into serial production, especially in the areas of logistics and quality management. To minimize the risks as much as possible we cooperate with experienced and qualified partners in the areas of development and product design. We make the highest demands concerning the quality of all our components. Right now, we are seeking professional and reliable manufacturers, who fulfill all those requirements. Thanks to our strong partner we have the best starting conditions to deliver poqit to all our supporters on schedule.

We promise: As backer, you will be kept up-to-date on an ongoing basis. If something goes wrong, we will communicate it honestly and transparently.

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Pledge €119 or more
About $130

EARLY BIRD: POQIT

Save 25% off the future retail price. Get poqit, the smart charging wallet in black or cognac. If you still need a charging platform or a qi-receiver, you will be able to add extra accessories after the campaign.

Kickstarter is not a store.

Pledge €143 or more
About $156

POQIT

Save 10% off the future retail price. Get poqit, the smart charging wallet in black or cognac. If you still need a charging platform or a qi-receiver, you will be able to add extra accessories after the campaign.